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A neutral Italy's possible postwar fleet

Initial neutrality is expected to preserve a larger fleet, although the imagined Italy may later join the Allies.

Alternate History Regia Marina World War II

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Question

What would the postwar Regia Marina look like if Italy remained neutral?

Short answer

Larger, with the additional possibility that Italy would join the Allies late enough to secure a place in the victory.

Notes

Italy is expected to retain a larger postwar navy in a scenario where it initially stays neutral. It might eventually enter on the Allied side to secure a place among the victors. No fleet composition or shipbuilding programme is specified.